2010

Arciero won re-election to the Second Middlesex seat in 2010. He was unopposed in the September 14 primary. He also faced no opposition in the general election on November 2, 2010.[5]

Massachusetts House of Representatives General Election, Second Middlesex District (2010)

Candidates

Votes

James Arciero (D)

13,300

2008

On November 4, 2008, Arciero won the Massachusetts House of Representatives election for the Second Middlesex district.[6] In this election he raised $47,982; of that total $44,832 (93.4%) was from in state contributions, $2,800 (5.8%) was from out of state contributions, and $350 (0.7%) is from unknown.[7]

Massachusetts House of Representatives - Second Middlesex district

Candidates

Votes

James Arciero (D)

12,094

Paul Avella (R)

10,648

All Others

11

Blanks

1,696

Campaign donors

2010

In 2010, Arciero received $53,420 in campaign donations. The largest donors are listed below.[8]

Scorecards

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